Senior Sensor Analyst — Cyber Threat Intelligence

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Senior Sensor Analyst in Linthicum, MD to support a DoD customer. You will conduct intelligence analysis, monitor cyberspace operations, and assess threats to DoDIN and critical assets. The role focuses on cyber threat analysis, digital forensics, and mission support in a collaborative environment.

You will research adversary capabilities, analyze sensor data, and prepare intelligence assessments and technical papers for senior officials. Prior CPT experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity/Data Science/Info Systems or Software Engineering, or four extra years of relevant experience with certs.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly eligibility is required.
• Familiarity with Cloud Security Architecture and cybersecurity operations.
• Experience with network data analysis and threat intelligence.
• Ability to brief senior leaders and produce technical papers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intelligence analysis and operational planning for cyberspace operations.
• Monitor and report on DoD network assets and defense industrial base networks.
• Analyze sensor data and network events to assess operational impact.
• Prepare intelligence assessments, technical papers, and cyber threat profiles.
• Develop analytical procedures and deliver reports for senior government officials.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with Poly

Cybersecurity operations

Network threat analysis

NIDS/IPS experience

EDR agents experience

SIEM forwarders

Vulnerability scanners

Log collectors

Executive briefings to SES/GO/FO

Education

BS/BA in IT/CS/Cybersecurity/Data Science/Info Systems/Software Engineering

MS/MA in same fields

PhD in same fields

Tools

NIDS/IPS suites

EDR tooling

SIEM forwarders

Vulnerability scanners

Log collectors

Job description

Peraton seeks a Senior Sensor Analyst in Linthicum, MD to support a DoD customer. You will conduct intelligence analysis, monitor cyberspace operations, and assess threats to DoDIN and critical assets. The role focuses on cyber threat analysis, digital forensics, and mission support in a collaborative environment.

You will research adversary capabilities, analyze sensor data, and prepare intelligence assessments and technical papers for senior officials. Prior CPT experience is a plus.